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What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Valstar Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
VALSTAR (valrubicin) is indicated for intravesical therapy of BCG-refractory carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the urinary bladder in patients for whom immediate cystectomy would be associated with unacceptable morbidity or mortality.
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What is Valstar Prescribing Information?
Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Valstar Patient Information: Side Effects
If you experience an allergic reaction (including difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) to valrubicin, seek emergency medical attention.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue taking valrubicin and talk to your doctor if you experience:
- bladder irritation (increased frequency of urination, painful urination, a very strong feeling of needing to urinate, blood in the urine);
- urinary incontinence;
- urinary tract infection;
- red colored urine for 24 ...
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What is Valstar Patient Information?
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Valstar Consumer Information: Uses
Valrubicin is used to treat bladder cancer. The usual treatment for bladder cancer is surgery. However, if you and your doctor decide that the risk of surgery is greater than its benefit or that surgery may be delayed, this medication may be used as part of your treatment.
This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as anthracyclines and works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
This medication may not cure your cancer. Delaying surgery could lead to a more serious illness (metastatic cancer). Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
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